Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitNominated by George W. Bush on May 23, 2001, to a seat vacated by C. Arlen Beam. Confirmed by the Senate on August 2, 2001, and received commission on August 3, 2001. Served as chief judge, 2010-present.

Education:University of Nebraska, B.A., 1969University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1972

Professional Career:Law clerk, Hon. Donald Lay, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1972-1973Private practice, Nebraska, 1973-2001Adjunct professor, Creighton University College of Law, 1991-